17 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
1
Despatch reports British and French troops encircling German lines near Amiens, signaling a surrounding movement that could trap Gen von Kluck's army. London official says Austrian losses in Russia reach 250,000 with heavy German artillery losses, and German forces suffer substantial casualties against Russian forces.
Irish leader John Redmond issues a manifesto urging Irishmen to bear their share in the war. He credits British democracy for restoring Ireland’s liberties and says Ireland must support the empire, stating it is a just war against German despotism. Continued on Page 5-Third Column.
The Braves press through the Brooklyn and St. Louis squads, defeating the Cards 6 to 3 at Fenway Park. Meanwhile the Giants, despite a strong showing against the Reds, lose ground on the league leaders who maintain a growing three and a half game advantage.
A huge midweek crowd of 12,000 greeted Captain Johnny Evers at the Back Bay reservation with loud acclaim as the Ninth Infantry Band played throughout the event.
Despatches from Amiens report Allies have circulared Von Kluck's flank and may force surrender. Reports of a second major battle stretch along a 100 mile front with both sides reinforcing. Berlin cites favorable German prospects while Austrian embassy claims Russian defeat. Russia reports a complete rout of Austrians in Galicia with 25 000 killed or wounded and 100 000 prisoners. Turks concentrate on the Bulgarian frontier.
British and French forces press from Amiens toward Noyon to trap the German right wing as the Aisne battle looms larger than Marne. The account notes rapid advances and a possible surrender of encircled German units.
The Belgian commission findings summarized for President Wilson cover The Atrocities at Linsmeau and Orsmael The Massacre of Aerschot and The Destruction of Louvain. It notes a German cavalry attack on Linsmeau Aug 10 with two gendarmes and a Belgian officer killed and buried per commandant request amid civilians unarmed.
The burgomaster claimed civilians did not fight as two farms and six outlying houses burned. All men were forced to surrender arms and were divided into three groups. One group was bound and 11 peasants were slain with rifle butt blows in a ditch. Continued on Page 6-Second Col.
New moon Sept 19 first quarter Sept 26 full moon Oct 4 last quarter Oct 12 marks day 260. Venus visible west Jupiter visible east but sets early. auto lamps at 6 22 pm vehicles at 6 52 pm. Also notes anniversaries Final day Battle of Antietam 1862 Trimountain settlement 1630 US Constitution drafted 1787.
Forecast highlights fair conditions in Boston and Northern New England on Thursday with unsettled and rainy weather likely Friday. Winds shift from moderate to easterly and increase as the system moves through the region.
Transit service announces limited operations to Worcester with accommodation for intermediate points. Cars depart Park Square every 15 minutes according to the advertisement.
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